What's the average rent in Lafayette, LA?

Rental Market Trends in Lafayette, LA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of November 2026, the average rent in Lafayette, LA is $1,400 per month, which is 28% lower than the national average rent of $1,932 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,400

0.0%No change month over month

-6.7%-$100 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

460

APARTMENTS

$1,013

HOUSES

$1,700

TOWNHOUSES

$1,450

As of November 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Lafayette, LA at $1,013 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,700 per month. Townhomes average $1,450 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$964
2 Bedrooms	$1,165
3 Bedrooms	$1,675
4 Bedrooms	$2,195
All	$1,400

As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Lafayette, LA is $964 per month, followed by $1,165 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,675 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,195 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$811
2 Bedrooms	$1,400
3 Bedrooms	$1,657
4 Bedrooms	$2,550
All	$1,450

As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Lafayette, LA is $811 per month, followed by $1,400 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $1,657 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,550 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$850
2 Bedrooms	$950
3 Bedrooms	$1,600
4 Bedrooms	$1,500
All	$950

As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Lafayette, LA is $850 per month, followed by $950 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,600 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,500 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$950
2 Bedrooms	$1,200
3 Bedrooms	$1,750
4 Bedrooms	$2,195
All	$1,700

As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Lafayette, LA is $950 per month, followed by $1,200 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,750 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,195 for a 4 bedroom house.